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Augustana College announces 2015 graduates
Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24. Brandon Busteed, executive director of Gallup Education, delivered the commencement speech. Around 600 students participated in the ceremony.
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2015 Jul 6
Students serve as resident assistants at Fort Lewis College
Each year, Fort Lewis College chooses a group of highly motivated students to serve as Resident Assistants. Resident Assistants are student staff members who live on a floor in a college residence hall to serve as primary resources for information and assistance. The objectives of Resident Assistants are to exhibit a concern for others and relate in a positive manner to the students. They are responsible for creating a living environment that is conducive to the academic mission of the College, maintaining the safety of the facility, and assisting the student in their college experiences.
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2015 Sep 10
New students enroll at Fort Lewis College
The Fall 2015 semester welcomed new transfer and freshmen students from all over the country to Durango, Colorado.
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2015 Aug 27
Student named to Augustana College spring term Dean's List
Augustana College announced 892 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2014-2015 spring term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
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2015 Jul 2
Spring 2015 Graduation
Georgia State University graduated more than 5,700 students receiving bachelor's, master's and specialist's degrees at the university's spring and summer commencement on Saturday, May 9 in the Georgia Dome.
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2015 Jun 29
Dean's List Spring 2015
To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must earn a 3.50 GPA for the semester and complete at least nine semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.
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2015 Jun 26
Local students named to Dean's List at Fort Lewis College
Over 400 students were named to Fort Lewis College's Dean's List for the Spring 2015 semester. These students took at least 15 credits of gradable hours and achieved a 3.60 or higher grade point average.
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2015 May 27
Augustana Flute & Clarinet Choir Concert
The Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choir performed their spring concert on Wednesday, May 6 in Wallenberg Hall. Sixteen student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Flute choir selections included, "The Last Rose of Summer", a traditional Irish song and "Tag!" by David L. Wells, among others. Clarinet Choir selections included "Argentine" by David Bennett and "Klezmer Jam" by Valentin Hude, among others.
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2015 May 14
Augustana students performed in student recital
Six Augustana students performed in a general student recital on Tuesday, April 21 in Wallenberg Hall. Each student performed one or two pieces by the same composer. Selections included Franz Josef Haydn's "Divertimento", played by cellist Paige Phelps and "Fantasia para un Gentilhombre" by Joaquim Rodrigo, played by flutist Emily Haskins, among others. Students were accompanied by Sheila Doak, Mary Neil, Justin Lebo and Brian Hinckley on piano.
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2015 Apr 22
Student named to Augustana College winter term Dean's List
Augustana College announced 856 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2014-2015 winter term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
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2015 Apr 16
Augustana students performed in St. Patrick's Day Concert
The Augustana Flute Choir performed a St. Patrick's Day Concert on Tuesday, March 17 in Wallenberg Hall. Ten student musicians shared their talents with the Augustana community, helping to celebrate this holiday. Selections included Jonathen Cohen's "Piccolos in the Pub" and David Bailey's "A Lively Irish Medley" among others.
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2015 Mar 23
Augustana Symphonic Band performed home concert upon return from southern United States
The Augustana Symphonic Band returned from its tour to Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Illinois and performed the Home Concert on Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. in Centennial Hall. The audience of family members, friends and many alumni welcomed the band home after their 2,600 mile journey.
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2015 Mar 17
Dean's List Fall 2014
To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must earn a 3.50 GPA for the semester and complete at least nine semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.
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2015 Feb 23
Local students named to Dean's List at Fort Lewis College
Over 450 students were named to Fort Lewis College's Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester. These students took at least 15 credits of gradable hours and achieved a 3.60 or higher grade point average.
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2015 Feb 10
Augustana Symphonic Band to tour southern United States
The Augustana Symphonic Band will depart for its annual tour to the southern United States including performances in Kansas City, Tulsa, Dallas, Austin, Houston, New Orleans and St. Louis. The tour will begin on February 20 with their return to Augustana College on February 28.
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2015 Feb 4
Class of 2014
Congratulations to the 2,685 undergraduate and graduate students at Georgia State University recognized for earning their degrees at Georgia State’s commencement at the Georgia Dome on Dec. 17, 2014.
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2015 Jan 23
Student named to Augustana College fall term Dean's List
Augustana College announced 888 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2014 fall term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
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2014 Dec 18
Students earn merit scholarships at Fort Lewis College
Several area residents received merit scholarships to attend Fort Lewis College for the Fall 2014 semester. These merit scholarships are renewable for up to 120 credits if criteria are met. Fort Lewis College also offers several other scholarships, including grants, the Finish in Four! Scholarship, FLC Foundation scholarships, alumni scholarships, departmental scholarships, Native American scholarships, and outside scholarships.
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2014 Nov 5
New students enroll at Fort Lewis College
The Fall 2014 semester welcomed nearly 1300 new transfer and freshmen students to Durango, Colorado.
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2014 Aug 29
Augustana students studied abroad in Ecuador
This summer, 22 students from Augustana College were in Ecuador for an immersion program studying Spanish and experiencing Latin American culture. The program included formal classroom instruction, the opportunity to live with and learn from an Ecuadorian family, and visits to sites of cultural, geographical and historical interest in Ecuador.
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2014 Aug 6
Local Students Graduate from Fort Lewis College
In two ceremonies on Saturday, May 3, 2014, more than 500 Fort Lewis College graduates and their families packed Whalen Gym for Spring Commencement. The speaker chosen to offer the Commencement Address was FLC alumnus John Chisholm ('76).
The following local students graduated from Fort Lewis College on Saturday, May 3, 2014:
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2014 Jun 27
Local Students Named to Dean's List at Fort Lewis College
Over 400 students were named to Fort Lewis College's Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester. These students took at least 15 credits of gradable hours and achieved a 3.60 or higher grade point average.
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2014 Jun 3
Area students graduate from Chadron State College
Chadron State College conferred degrees to 359 graduates during two commencement ceremonies May 10. Graduates from the region:
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2014 May 13
Student named to Augustana College winter term Dean's List
Augustana College announced 858 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2013 winter term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
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2014 Apr 11
Mime shares story of Gospel at Concordia University, Nebraska
A student-led drama, "The Gospel Mime," tells the Easter story through a theatrical production at Concordia University, Nebraska.
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2014 Apr 7
Augustana Colloge students gain real-world know-how
In today's competitive job market, college students recognize the value of high-impact learning experiences, like internships, study abroad and research.
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2014 Mar 11
Augustana Symponic Band to tour Japan
The Augustana Symphonic Band will tour Japan from February 21-March 4. The band will perform four concerts, including two exchange concerts with Japanese ensembles.
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2014 Feb 10
Local Students Named to Dean's List at Fort Lewis College
Nearly 450 students were named to Fort Lewis College's Dean's List for the Fall 2013 semester. These students took at least 15 credits of gradable hours and achieved a 3.60 or higher grade point average.
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2014 Jan 28
Students recognized as Student Athletes of the Week
Each week, the Fort Lewis College Department of Athletics chooses two Skyhawks to be Student Athletes of the Week, based on their performance on the field or court.
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2014 Jan 15
Student named to Augustana College fall term Dean's List
Augustana College announced 839 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2013 fall term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.
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2013 Dec 19